Senior Automotive Electronics Program Manager

ManpowerGroup; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Act

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Automotive Electronics Program Manager to support its client Automotive & Electronics in Newark, CA. You will lead cross-functional engineering and supplier teams to deliver hardware on schedule and to spec.

The role requires disciplined program execution, risk management, and end-to-end delivery from concept through production. Travel is expected as programs progress.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience leading and managing technical projects involving low voltage electronics.
• 5+ years of active contribution in the design, specification, and implementation of complex product features.
• Knowledge of automotive and safety standards (ISO26262, IATF 16949).
• Available for occasional business travel within and outside of the US (10-20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive cross-functional projects/programs in close collaboration with required stakeholders to meet timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Lead in-house designs by partnering with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver hardware according to the committed schedule.
• Manage and coordinate relationships with Tier 1 suppliers to source and develop critical components while ensuring adherence to OEM requirements, quality standards, and production timelines.
• Drive complex systems development end-to-end—from defining technical requirements and attributes through implementation and series production maintenance—aligned with vehicle programs and chief engineer direction.
• Accompany vehicle programs from conceptual phase through start of production and market introduction, including model upgrades, to support successful launch based on program scope, timing, and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Cross-functional teamwork

End-to-end delivery

Low voltage electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Automotive Electronics Program Manager to support its client Automotive & Electronics in Newark, CA. You will lead cross-functional engineering and supplier teams to deliver hardware on schedule and to spec.

The role requires disciplined program execution, risk management, and end-to-end delivery from concept through production. Travel is expected as programs progress.